Gentlemen we have no money, therefore we must think
Read this and other articles, first published in Issue 6 of Design Council magazine, Summer 2009.
Helping the developing world see things more clearly, aiming for a better mobile net and reflecting on users.
Do m-commerce, debit cards and social banking spell the end for cash? Robert Jeffery investigates. Meanwhile, three leading designers share their visions of the future.
'Fair-haired folk producing sober beech furniture' is the clichéd view of Scandinavian designers. But, as Paul Simpson discovers, this vibrant industry is helping the region innovate and cushion the economic blows.
Vital intelligence on Scandinavia.
As countries and companies look for ways to save the planet – and money – Rhymer Rigby suggests that sustainable design is now more relevant than ever.
We often rank countries by wealth and education, but is it time to consider age, peace, happiness… and robots?
How to spend taxpayers’ money innovatively? Stimulate small businesses and deliver better services. It can be done, Paul Simpson says, with a bit of design thinking, a cultural shift and a spot of re-engineering.
You might not have a robot in the kitchen, but you could soon surf the net from your sink. Trish Lorenz explores the unpredictable future of home appliances.
Every generation defines its own kind of leadership, says Lloyd Bradley. But do Lincoln, Gandhi and legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson have traits in common?
Half the world’s population now lives in cities. So the task of redesigning urban life to ensure it works for everyone is more pressing than ever, says Rachel Abrams.
From engines to knitwear. Three companies profiting from putting design first.